About Me
Hi! My name is Alyssa Williams and I am the founder of Wildflowers Within Counseling & Wellness.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of New Jersey and I decided to open this practice due to my passion to provide therapy rooted in client-centered care, evidence-based interventions, compassion and empowerment. I hold a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, at risk youth, individuals and couples.
As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients can show up exactly as they are feeling seen, heard, and empowered. I believe each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to walk alongside them in their journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. I use evidence-based interventions that are always tailored to the unique needs of each client, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
When working with couples, I draw from my training in the Gottman Method. In my therapy room, there are no “good guys” or “bad guys” only two partners learning to reconnect. I help couples slow down, truly listen, and shift from talking at each other to talking to each other. By fostering emotional curiosity and exploring the story behind the words, I guide partners toward deeper intimacy and understanding.
Outside of the therapy room, I am the author of Watering Plastic Flowers, a book designed to help individuals break free from people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and feeling “too small.” I also teach psychology at the college level, sharing my passion for mental health with the next generation.
In my free time, I am a mother of nine-year-old twins and a teenager along with three German Shepherds who, much like anxiety, have big personalities and absolutely no sense of personal space.
If you’re curious about whether therapy with me might be the right fit, I offer free 15-minute consultation calls; a warm, no pressure opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore how I can best support you.